Title: Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel Vacation home with kitchen, near Gulf Shores Beach ## Photo gallery for Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel ![Unclassified image, 1 of 32, button - Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36131400/36131382/w1125h726x0y0-5ef82cb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36131400/36131382/6b7794e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36131400/36131382/w1125h736x0y0-7585f08d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36131400/36131382/786b086f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36131400/36131382/93f02af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Reef & Reel offers a tranquil Gulf Shores retreat, where you can unwind by the small community pool or stroll along the private sandy beach area on Little Lagoon. With a fishing dock and boat slip, enjoy water activities just steps from your door. Take in breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico from your front porch or relax on one of three decks with tables and chairs. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel Everyone needs a little R&R every now and then. The Reef & Reel provides plenty of rest and relaxation. The beach is only 100 yards from the front door by way of the boardwalk beach access across the street. Little Lagoon is only 50 yards out the back door, where you will find your very own boat slip. This property provides a fishing dock, private sandy beach area on the lagoon, and a small community pool. This house has it all! Located 3.7 miles from the intersection of Hwy 59 on West Beach Blvd, you are close to the great restaurants and shopping but yet in a very quiet part of Gulf Shores. Right out the front door of this house you will find a breath taking view of the Gulf of Mexico. The back deck has a great view of Little Lagoon. This lagoon is famous for record catches of spotted trout, red fish, flounder, and stingrays. Our family favorite is catching blue crab. Of course, you can clean your fish at the fish cleaning station at the pier, which goes out into the lagoon. Have your own boat? You can keep it in the waters during your stay using the private boat slip. You can enjoy access to the community swimming pool. This is NOT a condo ... this is your own house. It is very hard to find a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with a great gulf view, a lagoon for fishing, a swimming pool, and lots of privacy! The home sleeps 10 with 2 king bed, 1 queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa, and 2 twin roll-away beds. There are also 3 full baths. Two bedrooms and two baths are upstairs and both have incredible views of the gulf that open onto a large deck. The third bedroom and bath are downstairs with a deck looking out onto the lagoon. There are tables and chairs on all of the decks. Also, you will find on the first floor a kitchen, eating area, living room, and laundry room. Sliding doors take you from the living room onto a deck overlooking the gulf. The living room has ample sitting options. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need. There is a 47" high definition TV in the living room and high definition TVs in each bedroom. Oversized vans nor campers will fit under the house. There is only 3 parking spaces available under the house. The neighborhood does have a few first come spots for oversized vehicals. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Tennis ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99970000/99968200/99968148/fe44f908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp David Side A: pvt. pool, beach view, sleeps 9 Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=99968148&PinnedHotelID=99968148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94690000/94688700/94688623/096f92f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Cottage/2 pools/Golf Cart Friendly/Beach Access Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=94688623&PinnedHotelID=94688623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74302100/74302076/a4503614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outdoor Pool | Direct Beach Access | Beach View Condo Gulf Shores | Grand Beach Resort 402 Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.8 Excellent 17 reviews CA $143 CA $981 total includes taxes & fees Jan 24 - Jan 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74302076&PinnedHotelID=74302076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90940000/90930400/90930371/32c7986b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊Relax and Catch a couple fish. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel House Gulf Shores Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel House Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel Gulf Shores Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel House Gulf Shores Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel House Private vacation home Enjoy a Little R&R at the Reef & Reel Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel Gulf Shores Enjoy Little R R Reef Reel Enjoy a Little R&R at the Reef & Reel Gulf Shores Enjoy a Little R&R at the Reef & Reel Private vacation home Private vacation home Enjoy a Little R&R at the Reef & Reel Enjoy a Little R&R at the Reef & Reel Gulf Shores Enjoy a Little R R at the Reef Reel ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Vacation homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Private-Vacation-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24050%2C-87.74934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yu8NLVShOQb79KLZ3vee4jmgfI0=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749490/abfde52b-e6c2-4b93-affb-c9ac63fae689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Beach 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 km - ![Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070623/14efdf5e-35f9-4b6f-aa77-5ed0c7a06ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan 35 min drive \- 48.5 km - Lagoon Pass Park 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Hangout Music Fest 7 min drive \- 6.2 km ### Getting around - Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) 74 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 8 min drive - The Catch 7 min drive - Sunliner Diner 8 min drive - Pink Pony Pub 8 min drive - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel have a pool? ### Is Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel? ### What time is check-out at Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel? ### Where is Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 183 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clifton L. Oct 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location! Very convenient beach access! ##### Clifton L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends trip We had a wonderful time!! Condo was fantastic and just a short walk to the beach. It had everything we needed, including beach chairs. We will be back! ##### Karen M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angie p. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved this house! The house was perfect for our group of 6 adults but can sleep more. It had everything you need in the kitchen, plenty of bath towels and beach items. The deck was perfect for morning coffee and being outside with a view of the water! This is our 3rd time staying on west beach and we are already thinking of when we will be back to rent Reef and Reel. There isn’t one negative about our stay here! ##### angie p. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very nice accommodations with convenient access to beach and pool ##### Kim M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brad u. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We loved the location of this property. Very short walk to the beach even though it is across the street. Everything was as advertised and owner was very pleasant to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future. ##### brad u. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell B. Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break getaway Tell us about your stay Location was really nice. Easy beach access. Only recommendation would be replacing the gas grill. ##### Russell B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin and Beth S. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to perfect This property was perfect for what we needed for our travel party. It was cozy and had all of the amenities necessary to make our stay comfortable. We had one slight appliance issue, but after a quick message to the host, a repairman was out to fix it and we were good as new afterwards. The only thing negative about the stay was we wish the patio had better outdoor lighting for sitting on the patio after sunset. The washer was fun to work with as it tends to travel while washing, but still works and did what it needed to do. We would definitely choose this host and property again for our next trip. 10/10. ##### Martin and Beth S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean M. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reef amd Reel Amazing property in Gulf Shores. The place was perfect for our stay, super comfy beds and very clean. Great location, would recommend to anyone visiting Gulf Shores. ##### Sean M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela C. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent communication I can’t say enough nice things about our hosts. Our wifi went out during our stay due to a storm. The hosts did everything possible to get it fixed and stayed in communication with us. We really enjoyed staying here! ##### Angela C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOPE H. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a wonderful house with the perfect location for a relaxing vacation . The ease of access to the beach or the lagoon was one of my favorite details. The house is well kept and has a stocked kitchen, including an airfryer. There are more than enough items in the storage unit for the beach. I loved that the rooms upstairs had private bathrooms. I will definitely check availability at this house when I return to Gulf Shores. Thank you for such amazing accommodations! ##### HOPE H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle S. Apr 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay!! We had a great family vacation. Would stay here again. ##### Gayle S. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### gina g. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Was a nice house in good location ##### gina g. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina B. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Vaca Wonderful property, great location! Owners were great to work with. ##### Tina B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla M. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacay We had a great time! ##### Carla M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris H. Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location. Very short walk to the beach and lagoon. Away from the busy area but close enough to get there quick. The house is a little dated but we had a good time. ##### Chris H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D. Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Everything was great. ##### Sue D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles M. Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun at the reef and reel!! We felt lucky to find this place at the last minute for our spring break. Very satisfied with the home. We had everything we needed. For a good time. Loved gulf shores and the beach. Would rent this property again in the future. ##### Charles M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oasis in the south. We all had a wonderful time, everything you need from rest to recreation is all available. Short distance to the lagoon and gulf shoreline. Gas grill was ready and clean. A BIG Time was had ##### Mark S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great We had a wonderful time! The walk to the beach was easy and the beaches were over crowded. Having to dock in the back and small beach areas made for a good break and we got to adventure the bay side waters seeing crabs and fishing. The only negative was the room not being ready when we arrived at 4 but overall we had a great stay ##### Kim C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### leshia s. Aug 16, 2016 #### review of the southern cross My family of 11 just returned from a weeks vacation at the Southern Cross. The house is spacious, even for 11 of us, we had plenty of room. The unobstructed view of the ocean is priceless. It is perfect for families, close to everything, but far enough away from the crowds. Our kids caught lots of crabs and even fed Lucky the heron at the lagoon. The beach is just a short walk across the street. The house was clean and well maintained. The front patio door was a challenge to open for our little ones, but its a heavy door. We would definitely recommend this property ##### leshia s. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah S. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach House for Our Family! Reef and Reel could not have been more perfect for our first family vacation to the beach! The listing was so accurate. The house was so close to the beach and we loved watching the ocean from the balcony while we drank coffee. We even saw dolphins swimming one morning from the balcony - so cool! The house was clean and decorated so nicely with beachy decor. We especially loved the set up- grandparents stayed on the first level with their own bathroom, while my family of four stayed in the two bedrooms upstairs. Each room having its own bathroom was amazing and access to a washer and dryer was so convenient. The big comfy sectional was also so nice in the living room because of all 6 of us could be seated comfortably (for some reason, that tends to be lacking in other houses we’ve rented or looked at). My kids (2 and 6) loved all of the beach toys provided. It was also fun to take the kids to the pool or down to the lagoon in the evening after a long day at the beach. The owner was so responsive to any needs or questions. We couldn’t stop, and can’t stop talking about how much we loved staying at Reef and Reel and hope to come back again for our next beach vacation! ##### Hannah S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David & Susan V., Jonesboro, AR Jul 18, 2016 #### Very nice, good locations/bonus access to Little Lagoon Our family of 8 (age range 65yrs. to 11months) was very comfortable here. The entire property commons were always very clean and offered great beach access, nice pool area and dock with crabbing/fishing. Our particular unit had comfy beds and adequate kitchen conveniences. Every bedroom had it's own private bathroom, which was great. The large couch/sofa sleeper was not comfortable to sit or sleep on, even for our college age son, but we didn't try the single couch/sleeper. The microwave door needs repair, but does work. Much time was spent on the deck overlooking the beach, which has an unobstructed view of the beach -- HEAVEN!!! -- of an evening into the late hours, so a better patio set w/umbrella would have been nice, but there was plenty of seating and the latch locked gate to the stairs was a blessing for our 11m old. A rep from the cleaner crew stopped in upon our arrival to make sure things were to our liking and the owner contacted us within our first 24hrs to make sure everything was ok. An a/c serviceman was sent to double check the unit's working order -- in the hot afternoons with a lot of in/out activity the unit's temp would get up to 75/76, but always cooled down to the 72 set temp when sun went down and was always comfortable temps for sleeping -- and was very polite and pleasant to deal with. This area was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the commercial area of GS, but a quick drive to get to anything and has a jogging/walking/biking lane along both sides of the road. Overall, this is a great property in a great location that could use some repairs/updates, but was a memory maker for our first all family vacation and we would highly recommend visiting Southern Cross or renting from the owner's other two properties. David & Susan V. ##### David & Susan V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan L. Oct 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway Spot WeWe loved our stay here - the boardwalk made access to the beach very easy and we also loved the fishing dock in the back of the property. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and clean. There were lots of chairs and beach items in the storage area that we could use. We were about 3 miles from the main drag which meant the beach itself was not as crowded but it was still convenient to go to restaurants and shopping. We loved this place and I can't say enough good things. We hope to be back soon! ##### Jan L. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy B. Aug 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Family Getaway Our family of 4 met up with my sister’s family of three. Overall, the house was great. It was stocked with everything you need to get started on vacation. The location was perfect for beach going because we had private access; however, it is a little further down so you can’t really walk to anything. We enjoyed having the pool to relax in after the beach! ##### Amy B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! You get the best of both worlds - beach on one side and fishing and the most beautiful views on the other. Our family had the best time relaxing and making the best memories! ##### Michelle W. 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